Fans also have plenty to enjoy leading up to the big show. PotashCorp Country Music Week starts Thursday, Sept. 7, and is offering free events for people to take in – and even meet – their favourite stars.

Sirius XM FanFest

Details were announced Tuesday for the Sirius XM FanFest at Prairieland Park on Sept. 9.

The event is free and fans will be able to meet, greet and have their photo taken with 14 Canadian artists who will be doing back-to-back performances:

Gord Bamford

Chad Brownlee

Cold Creek County

Tim Hicks

Brett Kissel

JoJo Mason

Madeline Merlo

Jess Moskaluke

Meghan Patrick

Aaron Pritchett

The Road Hammers

Dallas Smith

The Washboard Union

Bobby Wills

Doors open at 10 a.m. for the free event that runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TD Countdown Concert

Die-hard country fans will be able to soak in more sounds right before the 2017 CCMA award show goes live.

Some of this year’s nominees will take the stage after walking the John Deere Green Carpet at SaskTel Centre.

Alee, Cold County Creek, Aaron Goodvin, David Davidson, Aaron Pritchett and JJ Shiplett will perform during the free event on Sunday, Sept. 10, between 1–2:30 p.m.

A schedule of performance times will be announced closer to the event date.

A complete list of industry and fan events for the 2017 CCMAs is available online.